Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told his Likud party that he has no intention of going against the ultra-Orthodox bill and that his government will not survive without it, Kan Reshet B reported Monday morning. .
Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement comes after Benny Gantz, the cabinet minister without portfolio and the chairman of National Unity, had threatened to leave the war cabinet if the bill was passed, and several Likud ministers opposed the bill. It was received and carried out.
If passed, the bill would extend the exemption for Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews from conscription in the Israel Defense Forces.
The topic of conscripting Haredim into the IDF has been a hot topic, especially in recent weeks, sparking numerous protests.
Protests by haredi men have erupted in cities such as Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, where demonstrators have blocked traffic and trams to oppose Israel's push to join the military conscription.
Despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's message to Likud, doubts have been expressed in its quarters as to whether the bill can be passed. Likud member Hanokho Mirwidski said in an interview on 103FM on Monday that he couldn't believe the draft bill would pass in its current state, saying: “I didn't write it. The bill will be passed. ” he added. Moreover, no one consulted me before writing it. ”
In an interview with Army Radio, Likud MK and former Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon echoed Mirwitsky's comments, saying, “It's clear that this version will not be voted on in parliament. There are a lot of things missing.” Ta. Over time and elements, significant changes are possible. ”
Gantz: People will not accept an extension of draft exemption
Gantz said on Sunday: “The people will not accept it, the parliament will not vote in favor of it, and neither I nor my colleagues will be able to be part of this emergency government if this law is passed.” He expressed his firm opposition to this bill. ”
“If the bill is passed on Tuesday, Gantz and (minister without portfolio) [Gadi] Eisenkot will leave the government,” Can Reshet B quoted opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid as saying on Monday. “This is a security disaster. We don't have enough soldiers. There are currently more soldiers in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) than in Gaza. In effect, there is no real war going on at the moment. do not have.”
KAN also noted that Lapid directly attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu was and is a rabbit behind closed doors,” Lapid was quoted as saying. “I fought the Americans much more than he fought as prime minister.”
